Committee Votes Must Be Posted on Legislature’s Website House #19

Vote Description

Amendment #11 to H2019, House Joint Rules, states that committee votes must be posted on the legislature’s website.
http://www.mass.gov/legis/journal/RollCallPdfs/190/00019.pdf?Session=190&RollCall=00019

Mass Fiscal Explanation

Mass Fiscal supports a yes vote because we believe that this amendment increases transparency. In order for voters to be informed they need to know all the decisions lawmakers are making.

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance advocates for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability in state government and increased economic opportunity for the people of our Commonwealth. As a non-partisan, IRS recognized 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, our primary focus is to promote social welfare.

There are limitations to judging the qualifications of a legislator on the basis of a few selected votes. Unrecorded matters such as performance on committees and constituent service should also be considered when evaluating a legislator’s performance in office.